Edward Joyce

Edward Michael Joyce (26 June 1904 – 28 January 1964) was the fourth Roman Catholic bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand. He was appointed by Pope Pius XII on 18 April 1950 and died in office on 28 January 1964. He was the first priest of the Christchurch diocese to be made a bishop.

For the footballer, see Edward Joyce (footballer).

Edward Joyce
4th Bishop of Christchurch
Personal details
Born(1904-06-26)26 June 1904
Lyttelton, New Zealand
Died(1964-01-28)28 January 1964 (aged 59)
Christchurch
 New Zealand
EducationRangiora High School
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